MDS Groups
Join thousands of dedicated global volunteers making a difference in research, care, and education in movement disorders.
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Study Groups
Collaborative research groups advancing knowledge about a specific aspect of movement disorders.
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Open to all MDS Members
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
A forum for like-minded MDS members to discuss topics relevant to your areas of focus.
Open to all MDS Members
Committees
Permanent entities that that fulfill the clinical and scientific mission or run the business of the Society.
Applications open every 2 years.
The next opportunity will be in 2027. Both emerging and experienced leaders are encouraged to apply.
Task Forces
Appointed to complete a specific mandate on an impactful, timely task in the field.
Appointed by the MDS President.
Task Forces convene leading global experts in a topic. Whenever a new Task Force is created, there may be an open call for applications.
MDS also convenes oversight groups to manage Publications and Programs, appointed by the Central Leadership.
Some sub-regions also have active Working Groups, which are open to MDS Members.
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